Lights out for Astroland
Posted Sunday, September 07, 2008, 11:38 PM by Lonely Planet
There's going to be a little less sparkle on legendary Coney Island as the lights go out on the landmark 'space-age' Astroland amusement park A breakdown in negotiations between owner and developer, and the place that wrote the book on gritty charm falls by the wayside.
'This is a tragic loss for the City of New York and visitors around the world,' said Carol Alber, the co-owner and operator of Astroland. It's pretty heart-breaking to see such irreplaceable heritage so easily trashed. Once it's gone, it's gone.
Relive Coney Island glories through these photo galleries. Or post a comment and share your memories of Astroland - your laughter, your tears, your hot-dog puke after a Top Spin.
- Dee Dee Luxe
Labels: Astroland, Coney Island, New York
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dear friends,
On Sept 7, the closing day of Coney Island's historic Astroland Park, I was part of a grassroots effort by the Save Coney Island group which distributed 10,000 flyers to visitors.
What can you do to help
SAVE CONEY ISLAND?!
Please call 311 (or 1-212-NEWYORK outside of NYC) and leave "A comment for the Mayor."
The Save Coney Island Coalition says yes to revitalizing Coney’s world famous amusement zone!
NO to 26 New High Rises of up to 30 stories each in the current Amusement District!
NO to Retail, Malls or “Entertainment Retail” in the Amusement District!
NO to shrinkage of the Amusement District from 61 acres to 9 acres!
YES to preserving Amusement Zoning in the Amusement District!!
YES to keeping Coney Island the People's Playground- providing accessible Amusements for ALL to enjoy!!
Visit the Save Coney Island website http://www.myspace.com/saveconeyisland
email Email Save.Coney[at]gmail.com to join us!
I grew up near there and never did make it to the ride
nice shots DDL
This is sad. My whole family grew up very close to Coney Island and we used to go there a lot. Now when I visit my hometown, Coney Island will never look or be the same. Live on Warriors!!
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